2018 Tesla Model X 60d
Common Problems
Ranked from 56 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Electrical System Glitches
14complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe instrument cluster froze and showed incorrect speed readings, affecting the driver's ability to monitor the vehicle.
- 2
Suspension Shudder and Vibration
10complaintsHigh severitySuspensionUnder normal acceleration, the car shakes and vibrates violently, potentially causing the drive shaft to separate.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Power Train Issues
8complaintsMedium severityTransmissionMultiple power train issues, including axle and CV joint failures, have been reported.
- 4
Seat Belt Malfunctions
8complaintsMedium severityOtherProblems with seat belt systems, including failure to retract and internal twisting, have been reported.
- 5
Forward Collision Avoidance System Failures
6complaintsMedium severityOtherIssues with the forward collision avoidance system, including false braking events and system failures, have been reported.
- 6
Unintended Acceleration Without Warning
6complaintsSafety riskOtherThe car suddenly accelerates without warning, even when not using Autopilot or pressing the gas pedal.
- 7
Structural Issues
5complaintsLow severityOtherIssues with the structure, including door failures and spontaneous trunk opening, have been reported.
- 8
Suspension Failure Leading to Wheel Detachment
5complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe rear wheel detached from the vehicle without any impact, leading to potential loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Lane Departure Warning System Failures
3complaintsMedium severityOtherLane departure warning system malfunctions have been reported, including false alerts and system failures.
- 10
Defective Tires Causing Loss of Pressure
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe rear tire developed a bulge without any apparent impact, leading to loss of pressure and potential blowout.
- 11
Phantom Braking
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe car experiences unexpected deceleration or stopping, often at high speeds, without any apparent reason.
- 12
Uncontrolled Vehicle Movement in Parking Lots
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe car unexpectedly accelerates and jumps curbs, causing damage to property and potential injury.
- 13
Unintended Acceleration During Low-Speed Maneuvers
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe car unexpectedly accelerates from low speeds to high speeds, often resulting in collisions with obstacles.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.